37 Danny Tanner Quotes: The Cleanliness-Obsessed Dad from ‘Full House'

Danny Tanner was one of TV's favorite dads. While raising his brood, he constantly reminded them that cleanliness was paramount, which was his iconic motto. Here are 37 Danny Tanner quotes that reveal what a neat freak he was.

Danny Tanner is a beloved character from the sitcom "Full House" and its spinoff "Fuller House." He is a single father raising three young daughters after his wife died.

Danny is also the best friend to two very childlike men who help him run his household while supporting him with raising his girls. With the responsibility of raising his kids, he does it with humor, creating memorable moments with his dad jokes. Here are 37 Danny Tanner quotes that delve into his role as a parent, a friend, and a man who is obsessed with cleanliness.

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "When life gives you dilemmas, make dilemonade" | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

Danny Tanner Quotes Proving His Obsession with Cleaning

"Nature is just so beautiful. So natural, and yet, so dirty." — Danny Tanner

"I Love It When You Talk Clean To Me." — Danny Tanner

"Honey, now, I'm going to teach you the Tanner family motto: Clean is good, and dirt is bad." — Danny Tanner

"I was making out and folding laundry." — Danny Tanner

"Don't be silly. I'm just cleaning my rubber gloves." — Danny Tanner

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "How a person looks on the outside isn't nearly as important as who they are on the inside." | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

Danny Tanner Quotes Showcasing His Mentoring, Cooking, and Parenting Skills

"Steph, those are just things. We can always buy a new car, or we could put up a new wall, but there's only one Stephanie Judith Tanner. And you could never be replaced." — Danny Tanner

"When life gives you dilemmas, make dilemonade." — Danny Tanner

"Danny: When children seem the least lovable, it means they need love the most.

Claire: Do you always talk like a fortune cookie?

Danny: Actually, it was the Thought for the Day on my Ziggy desk calendar." — "Full House"

"Am I The Raddest, Baddest Dad A Kid Ever Had?" — Danny Tanner

"See, Michelle? Joey's a boy and he can do ballet. And you and Aunt Becky are girls and you can build cars. As long as you're not hurting anybody, you can do anything you want to do." — Danny Tanner

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "Just Wait 'Til You See How I Get Down And Get Funky With My Bad Self" | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

"Well, The Baby Sleeps In Kind Of A Cozy Little Waterbed." — Danny Tanner

"Let's face it. I'm a lean, mean hugging machine." — Danny Tanner

"Danny: (cuts the turkey) Scratch the white meat. We have dark meat and really dark meat." — Danny Tanner

"Danny: (To Michelle) What does Mr. Car say?... You're right, he doesn't say anything, because he's dead..." — "Full House"

"I think about it every day." — Danny Tanner

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "Heck, Joey, If It Wasn't For You, I'd Be Wearing Pants Right Now" | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

"How a person looks on the outside isn't nearly as important as who they are on the inside." — Danny Tanner

"Danny: I've just been notified that our family dog Comet is missing.

Stephanie: (runs up to Danny) Dad, Comet is missing.

Danny: I've just been notified again." — "Full House"

"Don't Shake Your Head. Your Story's Read. It's Time For Bed. To Bed, I Said." — Danny Tanner

"Breakfast is ready. We're having pan... cuts." — Danny Tanner

"Danny: Steph, let me put it this way. Before it can soar like an eagle, the young baby bird must stumble and fall, and spend two whole weeks grounded in the nest with no TV.

Stephanie: Hey, is that from your Ziggy calendar?

Danny: No, but I'm thinking of submitting it." — "Full House"

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "No wonder she digs me. I'm happening" | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

"Girls, It's Not Really Nice To Celebrate Your Friends' Digestive Disorders." — Danny Tanner

"You don't think I can be cool? Just wait 'til you see how I get down and get funky with my bad self." — Danny Tanner

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "Honey, now, I'm going to teach you the Tanner family motto: Clean is good, and dirt is bad" | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

"Just Wait 'Til You See How I Get Down And Get Funky With My Bad Self." — Danny Tanner

"God, I Love The Sound Of My Own Voice." — Danny Tanner

"Talking about it, that’s what helps me. Talking about the memories. That’s what keeps her in your heart." — Danny Tanner

"Danny: Michelle is getting an academic foundation that's going to carry her through grades K through 12, through college, through Harvard law school. Jess, you have robbed our nation of one of the finest legal minds the supreme court has ever known.

Michelle Elizabeth Tanner: I gotta go potty." — "Full House"

"Danny: Do you have any idea what your daughter's been up to?

Claire: Do you have any idea how ridiculous you sound?" — "Full House"

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "Let's face it. I'm a lean, mean hugging machine" | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

"Heck, Joey, If It Wasn't For You, I'd Be Wearing Pants Right Now." — Danny Tanner

"Jesse: Don't "huh" me. You waltz in here 25 minutes late and expect sympathy? Ha!

Danny: I didn't know you...

Jesse: I have cleaned the house, and washed and ironed your clothes, and ran a daycare center for socially deviant munchkins, and missed Oprah. Ran this one to a ballet lesson, this one to a dentist. No cavities, thank you very much. Do you realize I have slaved over a hot stove so you could have a hot meal when you come home?! Huh?! Hmm? Hmm? Hmm?

Danny: Jesse, I'm sorry.

Jesse: "Sorry". "Sorry". "Sorry" doesn't change the fact that my chicken tetrazzini is ruined! Ruined! It's all dried out. But do you have the common courtesy to call to say you're going to be 25 minutes late?! NO! Well, I am not an animal. Oh, my God. What's happening to me? I'm turning into June Cleaver." — "Full House"

"Well, Michelle sends her love but she's busy running her fashion empire in New York." — Danny Tanner

"Anytime. My hive is su hive." — Danny Tanner

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "Breakfast is ready. We're having pan...cuts" | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

"Danny: Hold on, Steph, I'm gonna call the cable company.

Stephanie: You'll get a busy signal....fix it!

Jesse: I'm just smiling away like I'm Nancy Reagan." — "Full House"

"Rebecca: Well, we better get going. You don't wanna miss your plane.

Connie: You're right, it might accidentally take off on time. Come on, Howie, wake up. It's time to go.

Michelle: Howie, no go.

Danny: Howie, yes go. Howie go back home.

Michelle: Me go.

Danny: No, little Kemo Sabe. No can go to Nebraska. Take many moons." — "Full House"

"Yes, but I'm a dweeb having fun!" — Danny Tanner

"It's common courtesy to knock off four to five years." — Danny Tanner

"You Know, Of All The Songs About Muskrats That One Was My Favorite." — Danny Tanner

Danny Tanner's quote from "Full House" : "God, I Love The Sound Of My Own Voice" | Source: facebook.com/FullHouseTVshow

The late actor and comedian Bob Saget portrayed the role of Danny on "Full House." He sadly died on January 9, 2022, at age 65, and was best known for his fan-favorite role on TV. His obsession with cleaning made for unforgettable moments on screen.

"Full House" aired for eight seasons and explored family dynamics and meaningful life lessons that could be attributed to real life. It also starred John Stamos (Jesse Katsopolis), Candace Cameron Bure (DJ. Tanner), Dave Coulier (Joey Gladstone), and Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie Tanner).

If you enjoyed reading quotes from the Danny character from the feel-good comedy show, read more from the same genre on "37 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Quotes."